Fini-Flight

Shaun had his final flight for the 961st today! So, the tradition is to spray the person with champagne, but for Shaun they thought it would be fitting to tie him to the stairs so there would be no escape! :)

P-O-Y

POY Banquet, or Professional of the Year Banquet, is an evening to celebrate this year's best of the best! All of the squadrons from the Ops Group came to represent their candidates and show why we're the best squadron of all! What better way to show our support other than to wear the squadron colors--unfortunately our colors are orange and blue. We purchased orange flight suits and then tailored, decorated, and bedazzled until they were our own original pieces of fashion! Thanks to our lovely ensembles, festive table decorations and our loud cheers with noise makers---the 961st AACS went home with the coveted Squadron Spirit Award! I guess next year's spouses will have to defend the title! ;)


Our wonderful Shaun was up for Executive Officer of the Year, but unfortunately he didn't take home the trophy. We all think he was ROBBED!

Kim and I making orange look good!

Sparky and Shaun trying to look manly!
Kim, Me, Amy and Amy
Just to give you a taste of our orange pride! :)

Local Folklore

Tucked away in a cave on a small island a short ferry ride from Okinawa lies the mystical fertility rock. This cave was used to hide during WWII and somehow this rock was discovered. If picked up, you will have baby soon. So, Kim and I set out to see the legendary rock!
At first we thought the gods were against us. On our first attempt, we missed the ferry by 4 minutes! On our second attempt, we made the ferry but then had the battery die in transit!!! Luckily, a posse of five friendly locals jumped the car and we were on our way to discover the wonders of Ie Island (pronounced Ee-ay)! Note the height difference between Kim and the locals.....think she gets noticed much?
Another portion of the legend has to do with the perceived weight of the rock. The gender of your future baby depends on whether you think the rock is heavy or light. Kim was the first to pick it up.
Then I had my chance. We both agreed--the rock was pretty darn heavy. So, will the rock work? Apparently a little magic rubbed off on Kim since she is now due in October!! :) Once we know the gender we'll know if the entire theory works!! :)
A picture of Okinawa seen from Ie Island.